We are searching for an experienced Specialist in Poison Information at our Detroit
campus location.
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where
students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration,
integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global
society.
Essential Functions (Job Duties):
Job Purpose:
The Specialist in Poison Information provides online and
telephone consultation, evaluates possible poisoning, and recommends poison treatment information to the public, physicians, and other
healthcare providers. Serves as a knowledge resource to the public and healthcare professionals. Reports to the Director, Poison Control
Center.
Essential Functions:
Respond to toxicological online and phone emergencies. Evaluate toxic hazards and initiate
appropriate triage, management and referrals to appropriate resources. Document consultations.
Provide toxicological information,
resources and assistance to the public, health professionals, and civil authorities in the event of a chemical or environmental
disaster.
Provide healthcare professionals and the general public with information and guidance on toxidrome recognition,
diagnostic tools, prognosis and medical management of the poisoned patient.
Participate in ongoing management of toxicological
problems by evaluating laboratory and clinical data through follow-up calls to patients or health care facilities and providing additional
management advice, as appropriate.
Provide oversight and guidance to Poison Information Providers.
Participate in ongoing
accredited training in toxicology.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited
school of nursing, (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred), ACPE accredited school pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy preferred) or medical
school required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of toxicology.
Effective verbal and written
communication skills to effectively interact with healthcare professionals, general public and patients under stressful
conditions.
Interpersonal skills and tact to work with a variety of hospital personnel, patients, families and medical
staff.
Analytical and clinical skills necessary to gather and interpret data from several sources in a timely accurate
manner.
Must be able to work with and use both computers and a TDY telephone on a frequent
basis.
School/College/Division:
H06 – School of Medicine
Primary Department:
H0616 – Emergency
Medicine
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/Salary Information:
Compensation Type: Annual Salary
Working Conditions:
Works in the Michigan Regional Poison
Control Center, a 24 hr emergency call center. Requires long periods of sitting, utilizing a telephone headset and computer.
Ability
to maneuver through many software programs while viewing multiple monitors. Intact sense of sight, hearing and touch. Finger dexterity.
Critical thinking skills and ability to concentrate in a fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions.
Must be able to
respond quickly to changes in patient and call center conditions.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, nights and holidays. May be
required to work over time.
Designated essential personnel; employees who are required to physically report to work or remain at
work during an emergency or adjustment to the University’s operating status.
Telecommuting opportunity with periodic travel to
center’s call center.
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with
limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus
Job
Openings: 0
Reposted Position: No
Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)
Prior
Posting/Requisition Number:
Background Check Requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are
offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,
the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Wayne State
University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other
underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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